The women’s basketball team (12-8, 5-4 CAA) split a pair of games at home this past week. The Rams fell to Drexel 47-41 as Sr. Courtney Hurt became VCU’s all-time leading scorer with 1,755 career points Thursday, breaking a 22-year-old record. VCU topped Georgia State 75-70 Sunday behind a 28-point 20-rebound effort from Hurt. The Rams are sixth in the CAA standings and play ninth place Towson Thursday.
Produced by Jade Mallard, Amir Vera and Tommy Lopez
With increased attendance numbers, the lines preceding home men’s basketball games has lengthened and many students are turned away at the gates of the Siegel Center.
Jade Mallard reports
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Special thanks to the Rowdy Rams and VCU Associate Athletic Director Robby Robinson
The VCU vs. ODU game saw its 85th installment Saturday. We asked fans to tell us why this is the most heated rivalry in the CAA.
Rachael Lewis reports
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Special thanks to Pav Crowley
Rams beat Hofstra for second time this season
(Jan. 23): Hofstra 49 VCU 61
Burgess leads the way with 14 points as four Rams score in double figures, helping VCU (16-5, 7-2 CAA) to shoot 43% on the night. The Rams will go on the road for three games before returning to the Siegel Center Feb. 4 to face Northeastern for their Homecoming game.
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Seeking revenge for two straight losses in Richmond at the hands of the Monarchs, VCU builds a seven-point halftime lead and benefits from 16 points from Jr. Troy Daniels en route to a 13-point win, 61-48. The Rams force 25 turnovers and Jr. Darius Theus adds 15 points as VCU improves to 6-2 in the CAA.
Play-by-play commentating: Tommy Lopez
Color commentating: James Snow
Videography: Rachael Lewis
Photography: Logan Whitton
Production: Rachael Lewis and Jade Mallard
Analysis: The Student Media Center wraps up the win
(Jan. 21): ODU 48 VCU 61
Highlight of the Night: Daniels’ three point barage
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Highlights (Jan. 19): W&M 68 VCU 69 (OT)
The Rams (14-5, 5-2) win in overtime, 69-68, on a made layup by Jr. Darius Theus with 9.8 seconds remaining. Soph. Juvonte Reddic puts in a career-high 28 points for VCU, which shoots just 34% on the night.
Play-by-play commentating: Tommy Lopez
Color commentating: James Snow
Videography: Rachael Lewis
Photography: Logan Whitton
Highlight of the Night: Theus’ go-ahead layup
Analysis: The Student Media Center wraps up the win
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Men’s basketball has won two straight, plays W&M Thursday
The Commonwealth Times’ Adam Stern and WVCW’s Doug Wyatt join Tommy Lopez to discuss VCU’s strong defensive play, rebounding strength, freshmen Treveon Graham’s career night and Bradford Burgess’ up and down season.
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Rams defeat the Dukes
Highlights (Jan. 12): JMU 45 VCU 65
VCU bounces back from two straight conferences losses to win by 20 points. Freshman Treveon Graham ties a career high in points with 18. The Rams shoot 36% but hold JMU to 33%. VCU next plays at Delaware at 4 p.m. Saturday. The game can be seen on the Comcast Sports Network.
Play-by-play commentating: Tommy Lopez
Videography: Emily Benfield
Photography: Logan Whitton
Production: Sean Tams
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